Pittaka, Piṭṭaka: 9 definitions
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Pittaka means something in Hinduism, Sanskrit. If you want to know the exact meaning, history, etymology or English translation of this term then check out the descriptions on this page. Add your comment or reference to a book if you want to contribute to this summary article.
In Hinduism
Ayurveda (science of life)
Source: Wisdom Library: Āyurveda and botanyPittaka (पित्तक) is a Sanskrit word referring to a classification of human constitution (prakṛti) where Pitta-doṣa has its dominance. The word is used throughout Ayurvedic (India medicine) literature such as the Caraka-saṃhitā and the Suśruta-saṃhitā. A skilled physician should monitor the constitution of a patient during treatment with medicines and prescribing his diet. Pitta represents the “fire element” element of the human body.
Source: Google Books: Essentials of AyurvedaThe person of Pittaka constitution is intelligent, powerful, debating and has quick emotions of anger and compassion. He eats much, dislikes heat and perspires heavily.
Āyurveda (आयुर्वेद, ayurveda) is a branch of Indian science dealing with medicine, herbalism, taxology, anatomy, surgery, alchemy and related topics. Traditional practice of Āyurveda in ancient India dates back to at least the first millenium BC. Literature is commonly written in Sanskrit using various poetic metres.
Languages of India and abroad
Sanskrit dictionary
Source: DDSA: The practical Sanskrit-English dictionaryPiṭṭaka (पिट्टक).—The tartar of the teeth (dantakiṭṭa).
Derivable forms: piṭṭakam (पिट्टकम्).
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Pittaka (पित्तक).—An inferior variety of gems; Kau. A.2.11.29.
Derivable forms: pittakaḥ (पित्तकः).
Source: Cologne Digital Sanskrit Dictionaries: Edgerton Buddhist Hybrid Sanskrit DictionaryPiṭṭaka (पिट्टक).—m. (= Sanskrit piṭaka, piḍaka, Pali piḷakā), blister, swelling on the skin: Divyāvadāna 210.14.
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Piṭṭakā (पिट्टका).—[ or piṭakā, mss. Divyāvadāna 256.24, ed. em. paṭṭikā or paṭikā, cloth, probably rightly.]
Source: Cologne Digital Sanskrit Dictionaries: Shabda-Sagara Sanskrit-English DictionaryPiṭṭaka (पिट्टक).—n.
(-kaṃ) The tartar or excretion of the teeth. E. piṭ to collect, aff. ṇvul .
Source: Cologne Digital Sanskrit Dictionaries: Monier-Williams Sanskrit-English DictionaryPiṭṭaka (पिट्टक):—n. the tartar or secretion of the teeth, [cf. Lexicographers, esp. such as amarasiṃha, halāyudha, hemacandra, etc.] (cf. kiṭṭa, kiṭṭaka, pippikā).
Source: Cologne Digital Sanskrit Dictionaries: Yates Sanskrit-English DictionaryPiṭṭaka (पिट्टक):—(kaṃ) 1. n. The tartar or excretion of the teeth.
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Sanskrit, also spelled संस्कृतम् (saṃskṛtam), is an ancient language of India commonly seen as the grandmother of the Indo-European language family (even English!). Closely allied with Prakrit and Pali, Sanskrit is more exhaustive in both grammar and terms and has the most extensive collection of literature in the world, greatly surpassing its sister-languages Greek and Latin.
Kannada-English dictionary
Source: Alar: Kannada-English corpusPittaka (ಪಿತ್ತಕ):—[noun] a kind of inferior gem.
Kannada is a Dravidian language (as opposed to the Indo-European language family) mainly spoken in the southwestern region of India.
See also (Relevant definitions)
Starts with: Pittakacam, Pittakalam, Pittakallu, Pittakam, Pittakara, Pittakarakam, Pittakasantaka, Pittakkamalai, Pittakkankai.
Ends with: Vatapittaka.
Full-text: Pippika, Vatapittaka, Pittakam, Pitaka, Prakriti.
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Search found 3 books and stories containing Pittaka, Piṭṭaka, Piṭṭakā; (plurals include: Pittakas, Piṭṭakas, Piṭṭakās). You can also click to the full overview containing English textual excerpts. Below are direct links for the most relevant articles:
Guide to Tipitaka (by U Ko Lay)
Kautilya Arthashastra (by R. Shamasastry)
Chapter 11 - Examination of Gems that are to be entered into the Treasury < [Book 2 - The duties of Government Superintendents]
Kautilya's Arthashastra's impact on Ayurvedic branches. < [Volume 26 (issue 1-2), Jul-Dec 2006]